Thai Restaurants in
Wakefield — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 4 Thai businesses (2 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 345,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 5.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.3% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Lek's Thai Street FoodrestaurantWF4 1LP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jasmine Thai & English CaferestaurantWF11 8NQ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tiger ThaitakeawayWF10 4AR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai & Pie 4UtakeawayWF1 1EW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★★ average hygiene rating · 0.3% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Wakefield has 1.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.85% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Wakefield accounts for 0.3% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
4
Total Thai Businesses
2
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Wakefield has **4 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **345,000**. That's **1.2 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
1.2/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-3.9)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★★
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.8)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

50% of Thai food businesses in Wakefield are dine-in restaurants (2), while 50% are takeaways (2).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Wakefield Compares

**vs London:** Wakefield has 1.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.9% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Wakefield accounts for 0.3% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Wakefield, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Wakefield stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Wakefield

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Jasmine Thai & English Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Lek's Thai Street Food Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai & Pie 4U Takeaway ★★★★★ Tiger Thai Takeaway ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 4 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Wakefield. Average hygiene rating: ★5.0/5. 2 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Jasmine Thai & English CafeRestaurantWF11 8NQ★★★★★
Lek's Thai Street FoodRestaurantWF4 1LP★★★★★
Thai & Pie 4UTakeawayWF1 1EW★★★★★
Tiger ThaiTakeawayWF10 4AR★★★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Wakefield cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Wakefield?

There are 4 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Wakefield — 2 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Wakefield?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Wakefield include Jasmine Thai & English Cafe, Lek's Thai Street Food, Thai & Pie 4U, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Wakefield?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 4 Thai businesses in Wakefield is 5.0/5 stars.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Wakefield?

There are 2 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Wakefield, which means 50% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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